Social Worker - Women's & Childrenu2019s Program Social Worker Grade 2 - Womenu2019s & Childrenu2019s Program

Permanent full-time

5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included

Angliss Hospital

Upper Ferntree Gully

Rewarding specialist role

supporting women, children and families within a collaborative multidisciplinary team

Eastern Health is one of Victoriau2019s largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourneu2019s east and beyond.

About the role Join the

Womenu2019s & Childrenu2019s Program at Angliss Hospital

in a permanent, full-time Grade 2 Social Work position where you can make a meaningful difference to women, children and families. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will provide skilled psychosocial assessment and intervention while supporting patients and families through complex and often significant periods in their healthcare journey.

The role offers diverse and rewarding clinical practice, together with professional Social Work support and opportunities to further develop your expertise within Womenu2019s and Childrenu2019s health.

This position involves:

Providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment and evidence-based Social Work intervention to women, children and families.

Supporting patients and families experiencing complex psychosocial circumstances through advocacy, counselling, support and care planning.

Undertaking risk assessment and contributing to safety planning and appropriate referral pathways where required.





Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and relevant internal and external services to support coordinated, person-centred care.

Contributing to ongoing professional practice through supervision, reflective practice, career development and continuous improvement.

What youu2019ll bring

A degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a practicing Social Worker

Demonstrated Social Work experience and skills in psychosocial assessment, intervention and care planning within a healthcare or related setting

Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to complex psychosocial needs, including risk and safety concerns, using a person-centred and strengths-based approach

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with women, children, families and multidisciplinary teams

Well-developed organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied clinical workload and contribute effectively within a team environment

A commitment to reflective practice, professional development and the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive and inclusive care

Experience within Womenu2019s & Childrenu2019s health is highly regarded

Knowledge of the relevant legislation and frameworks





What we offer Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of advantages including:

Investment in your career

through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.

Work-life balance

with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.

Wellbeing support

through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.

Financial incentives

to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.

We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

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📌 Social Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne